Winter Blues

60’s cord coat  etsy
tights can’t remember…
shoes  topshop

This is my everyday coat. The colour helps me beat the Winter blues a bit. I can’t bear to wear a black coat in Winter, just seeing people’s dark clothes when commuting everyday depresses me a little. Yes, I am suffering from Winter blues… I keep dreaming of Spring, sunshine, flowers blooming, short sleeves and pastel colours. Can’t wait!! Any tips on how to beat this feeling? I’ve been following all the recommendations (activities, healthy eating, keep warm, etc.) but its the same. Can’t wait for summer!

Rosemary’s Baby relax outfit

jumper  - etsy
skirt – etsy
socks – topshop
saddle shoes – ebay

I call this my Rosemary’s Baby outfit. It reminds me that scene when Mia Farrow’s trying to relax at home while listening to jazz and reading a book. Rosemary’s Baby is one of my favourite films, I love every single one of the outfits and I’m always trying to find similar ones on Etsy (without much luck btw). 1960s Mia Farrow is such a great inspiration!

College girl

shirt – rokit
skirt – etsy
socks – topshop
saddle shoes – ebay

I like when outfits come together effortlessly. This light wool skirt goes well with many of the tops I own and I ended up wearing it more often than I had thought! Truly a time saver in the mornings I have to rush out. I can create several different combinations which is my recent goal when buying clothes.

Chinoiserie

cheongsam dress vintage
flats M&S

 

The cheapest cheongsam one could find on etsy, a total of £8.50! A super find, if you ask me. It may have been hand made as there is no label or lining, sawing does not look professional. I’m so happy about it, I love the deep blue contrast with a deep red lipstick.

Channelling the Orange

turtleneck zara
skirt vintage
belt topshop
shoes vintage ferragamo

“To channel orange is to truly be free, to be you”

It wasn’t me who came up with that, but Frank Ocean (whom I did not know of until moments ago). I just happen to find the quote on pinterest and completely agree with it. Orange is a colour that needs more love, people. And also quoting Mr The Voice (aka Frank Sinatra) “orange is the happiest colour”. I always feel happier when wearing oranges, yellows, ochres, mustards… I even came up with a slogan myself “show yourself, wear orange, feel the love”.

beatnik

zara turtleneck
topshop corduroy ankle grazers
m&s flats

This is what I wear when I go into smoky cafes, dance to jazz and recite poetry. Right… 
Super simple beatnik inspired outfit, reminds me of Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face, just need to get me some white socks, hihi.

It's getting cold

Jumper 60s vintage filthyrebena
Skirt 60s vintage concettascloset
Shoes Hush Puppies alicjavintage

This is my perfect outfit for Autumn days. A warm cosy wool jumper and a wool mini skirt allow me to keep warm while still showing some skin. Perfect for a date or shopping or going out with friends. Casual, effortless, cute and mod inspired. Perfect!

yellow summer dreams

dress vintage limonimoni
shoes vintage ferragamo

I love this 60s dress, it was a great find on Etsy, super cheap and super cute. I love the matching belt. The day I wore it I was complimented with a “very Jackie O” comment. The fabric is slightly thick for the really hot summer days, but it is lovely for a late spring or late summer season. I never got to post any pics of it here, as usual, so here it is! A little something to brighten up these Autumn days. I won’t be able to wear anything like this in London probably until next June…

Autumn

 

 

 

 

Autumn is my favourite season. I love the golden and orange tones on the trees, it inspires me to wear such colours myself. Which in turn leads me to a more 70s vibe and I enjoy it!
I was yet to post photos of the area we live in, and what a better time to start than Autumn? It looks beautiful around here.
I might even take pictures of the cemetery for Halloween. At the moment I am reading “The Shining” to get in the mood for the season, and again, I’m feeling the 70s vibe getting to me.

Crossfire

 

 

Everything I’m wearing is Vintage from Etsy

Last week, after a quick stop at Hole in the Wall, we’ve been to Crossfire @229 and I actually remembered to take pictures of what I was wearing. It was a fun night and we ended up staying until 5 am, which I believe is the latest I’ve ever stayed in this venue. Lots of familiar faces dancing around. Usually we spend most of the night in the Boogaloo room (aka RnB room), but I must say this time it was below my expectations… So we ended up staying and dancing in the Soul room for most of the night. Good chance to copy some moves from the amazing Northern Soul dancers there. We are not into what we call “white” 60’s music (garage, psych, etc) so we didn’t even venture into the Beat room, not even to take a peak. It was a decent night, full of Northern Soul, but I hope they change the RnB DJ’s for next time cause that’s the type of music we enjoy the most!

Anyways, if you’re into 60’s you must go to Crossfire. Enough said.

clashing prints

border top - muji
skirt – vintage from ebay
shoes & tights – topshop

Into the coat

cloche – camden market
scarf - gift
coat – rokit
tights – topshop
loafers – office

We’ve been having a bit of a mixed weather here in London. We got a couple of spring Sundays, but then it goes back to winter on weekdays… The perfect conditions to catch a cold, which I haven’t! (yet) I wore a bit of a mixture above, colours, patterns and textures, but I think it worked alright overall. Not that I took off my coat that day anyways, it was freezing! Although the coat is 60s, I like to wear it with the cloche to give it a hint of 20’s look, which probably only works because of the bob haircut.

college style

turtleneck – ebay
skirt – vintage Pendleton from bfyvintage 
socks – Topshop
shoes – vintage saddle

dotted caramel honey

shirt – motel
cardigan – vintage from diaphanousvintage
tights – topshop
shoes – vintage Ferragamo